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Texas Court Halts FTC Non-Compete Ban, Employers Reassess Strategies

8/12/2025

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The FTC's nationwide ban on non-compete agreements was blocked by a Texas court citing lack of authority.
New York's proposed legislation to limit non-competes was vetoed by Governor Hochul but may be reconsidered.
Employers can utilize alternatives such as garden leave and confidentiality agreements to safeguard trade secrets.
The evolving legal landscape is prompting employers to reevaluate their non-compete strategies.

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Story summary

The FTC's nationwide ban on non-compete agreements was blocked by a Texas court citing lack of authority.
New York's proposed legislation to limit non-competes was vetoed by Governor Hochul but may be reconsidered.
Employers can utilize alternatives such as garden leave and confidentiality agreements to safeguard trade secrets.
The evolving legal landscape is prompting employers to reevaluate their non-compete strategies.